Georgia State House District 9
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Will Wade Republican (not the Republican nominee in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Chris DockeryRepublicanRoger L SmithDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Will Wade (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Will Wade (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
- Roger L SmithDemocratic
- Chris DockeryRepublican
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Source: sos.ga.gov (ZIP), dated Sep 1
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 32,101
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWill WadeWon(incumbent)Name as filed: William S. Wade Republican 32,101100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,850
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWill WadeWon(incumbent) Republican 22,850100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,356
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWill WadeWon Republican 26,31083.9% DemocraticSharon L. Ravert Democratic 5,04616.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,490
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin TannerWon(incumbent) Republican 20,490100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,293
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin TannerWon(incumbent) Republican 21,293100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,101
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin Kermit TannerWon(incumbent) Republican 13,101100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,278
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin K. TannerWon Republican 18,278100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,580
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAmos AmersonWon(incumbent) Republican 17,580100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,803
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAmos AmersonWon(incumbent) Republican 23,803100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,582
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAmos AmersonWon(incumbent) Republican 12,582100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,338
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAmos AmersonWon(incumbent) Republican 18,338100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,825
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAmos AmersonWon(incumbent) Republican 9,825100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,844
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen D. Bridges Sr.Won(incumbent) Republican 8,23959.5% DemocraticKathleen Hall Democratic 5,60540.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,124
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen D. Bridges Sr.Won(incumbent) Republican 5,94658.7% DemocraticOaky Dover Democratic 4,17841.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,421
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen D. Bridges Sr.Won Republican 6,55352.8% DemocraticBen Purcell(incumbent) Democratic 5,86847.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,270
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen PurcellWon Democratic 5,31057.3% RepublicanBobbie Hodges Republican 3,96042.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,785
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill DoverWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,74657.2% RepublicanDwight Cohran Republican 5,03942.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 77,956
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWyc OrrWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,520100.0% DemocraticJerry D. JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,49655.3% DemocraticBobby LawsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,41250.7% RepublicanRoy Underwood Republican 13,99449.3% RepublicanJames P. Hulsey Republican 12,53444.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,796
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBobby LawsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,341100.0% DemocraticJerry D. JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,079100.0% DemocraticWyc OrrWon Democratic 21,32468.0% RepublicanJames P. Hulsey Republican 10,05232.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,551
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe T. WoodWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,590100.0% DemocraticBobby LawsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,558100.0% DemocraticJerry D. JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,403100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,128
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe T. WoodWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,082100.0% DemocraticJerry D. JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,589100.0% DemocraticBobby LawsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,457100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,271
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe T. WoodWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,297100.0% DemocraticBobby LawsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,002100.0% DemocraticJerry D. JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,972100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,053
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe T. WoodWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,300100.0% DemocraticBobby LawsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,965100.0% DemocraticJerry D. JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,788100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,411
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe T. WoodWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,223100.0% DemocraticBobby LawsonWon Democratic 8,127100.0% DemocraticJerry D. JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,061100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,657
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug WhitmireWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,338100.0% DemocraticJoe T. WoodWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,240100.0% DemocraticJerry D. JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,075100.0% OtherBobby Lawson Other 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,859
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug WhitmireWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,664100.0% DemocraticJerry D. JacksonWon Democratic 11,616100.0% DemocraticJoe T. WoodWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,579100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,114
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug WhitmireWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,841100.0% DemocraticW. M. WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,640100.0% DemocraticJoe T. WoodWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,633100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,380
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticE. B. TolesWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,581100.0% DemocraticSidney LowreyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,415100.0% DemocraticJohn AdamsWon Democratic 11,382100.0% OtherWade Hoyt Jr. Other 10.0% OtherAlfred E. Newman Other 10.0% - Votes cast
- 37,165
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSidney LowreyWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,448100.0% DemocraticE. B. TolesWon Democratic 12,33699.6% DemocraticCharles GravesWon Democratic 12,325100.0% OtherJ. H. Penny Other 520.4% OtherHarold Ables Other 10.0% OtherAndy Littleton Other 10.0% OtherJohn D. McHugh Other 10.0%
- 2024: Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November general (API JSON), retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Georgia State House District 9, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ga/house/9. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November general (API JSON) (US state public record), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ga/sldl:9
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November generalData as of Oct 28, 2026